Nikki Haley's 2010 challenger, Vincent Sheheen, running again

State Sen. Vincent Sheheen, a Democrat who challenged the Republican governor in a close race in 2010, has announced that he is running again for the seat, the State newspaper reported Wednesday. Last time, Haley won 51.4-47 percent.

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She has not yet announced whether she will seek re-election, but is expected to do so.

“Our state deserves better than the failed and dysfunctional government it has received from our current politicians,” Sheheen told supporters in a message, according to the State. “Now, we need leaders.”

Haley, for her part, is considered in many corners to be a rising star in the GOP, and her name was batted about for a possible vice presidential nod.